Elife Drift User Manual

POWER ASSISTED BICYCLES

OWNERS MANUAL

Welcome to the World of e.bike cycling.

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Firstly may we congratulate
you on purchasing your new
electric power assisted e.bike.

Please take time to read your
manual. We have tried towrite
it in a way that is simple and
easy to follow, whilst
explaining how your bike
works and how it is maintained.
At any point if you feel you
need help we have a tehnical
helpline for support.

Please call our
Technical help line:

(weekdays 9am-5pm)

01702208187

(standard call rate charge applies)

Simply explained this is how your e.life bike basically works.

The more you use the assist, the more power it uses, each rider is different so figures canvary
considerably with different rider weight and the terrain you ride. Generally with normal use, you
should be able to obtain around 20 miles, before you need to re-charge yourbattery.

We Recommend that you get used to your new e.life bike and the level of assist you place on
it, you’ll soon be able to work out how long a journey you can make and safely return under
assist. You can of course ride as you would a normal bike if the charge runs out.

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2.

2.

Press the button on the battery to ON.
Switch the power on by pressing the top left button on your controller on
the handlebars.

(Fig.4)

As you begin to pedal a sensor will read the level of effort needed to
turn the wheels of your bike.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

After one complete turn of the pedal the electric motor kicks in making
pedaling much easier.
There are 4 setting on your controller on the handlebar, allowing you to set
the level of assistance you require.

(Fig.4)

For example: Riding up a hill you’ll probably use ‘High’, mode.
Change the level of assistance you need at any time and as often as you wish.
The motor works to assist pedaling, stop pedaling and the motor stops too.
Applying the brakes cuts the motor
Youcan also choose to switch the assist OFF and ON on the controller at any
point in your journey. This helps to save battery power when its not needed.

(Fig.5)

(Fig.3)

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Thereare videotutorials onlineor onIdealWorld’s

websitedesigned to assist you if you need help.

Please call our
Technical help line:

(weekdays 9am-5pm)

01702208187

(standard call rate charge applies)

Contents check list

1.

Your E.Life

2.

Box containing:

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3.

Box containing:

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Tool kit and bag

b.

ThisManual

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INDEX

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Welcome to E.Life
Index & Check List

Fitting the saddle
Pre-Ride checks
Getting Started Understanding
yourcontroller

Understanding

your Battery

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Charging your Battery
Maintenance of your E.Life

Simple Troubleshooting

Warranty

Replacement Batteries &Chargers

National Service Centre

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Fitting the Saddle

The Saddle and Seatpost are already fitted together.

1.

Adjust the saddle height to suit you by releasing the quickrelease

NOTE: Be sure not raise the se atpost high er than

the minimum insertion m ark clearly on the
seatpost.

Fig.1

Fig.2

The Battery charge level is shown
on the Control module on your
handlebar.

Pre-Ride Checks

Complete these checks before every ride

1.

2.

3.

4.

Check to make sure all nuts/fastenings are tight
Check that your tyres are inflated sufficiently (see tyre wall )
Check that the brakes are working correctly. (These are set by thefactory
and should not require adjusting).

Check your battery for charge.

(Note: Your new e.life battery is supplied with a partial charge)

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Getting Started

Switch the battery on with the button on the battery.

1.

2.

THAT‘S IT........You’re ready to go.

3.

4.

5.

Press top button on the Controller on your handlebars
‘MODE’ is set on‘1’ - This is a

To start ,
the motor kick-in and the electric system begin to assist you.
You have 4 levels of assist and its a good idea to try all levels to give youa
feel of the effect this has on your riding.
Remember, stopping pedaling or braking cuts the motor assist, so you can
always feel safely in total control.

simply begin to pedal. Once the crank is turning you will feel

default setting.

Fig.3

Applying the brakes activates the brake sensor which
cuts the power to the motor.

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Your Module Controller has many functions and is relatively simple to use, to the left is

listed the the buttons and their functions.

Press to switch ON/OFF

Press to reduce assist

Press to increase assist
level 0-3.

level 3-0.

Understanding your controller

Fig.4

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Understanding your battery

1.

Security

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1.

NOTE: Only charge your battery with the Charger supplied with your e.life

The charger is set to 220/240V. Never use 110vsetting.

2.

Avoid dropping the Charger as this may damage the sensitive electronics

within the casing.

3.

Youcan leave the battery charging, it will stop charging by itself when it has

reached full charge, but it is not recommended to leave charging for any

considerable time over what is required.

Fig.5

Press the button under
the battery.

1.

2.

3.

You are supplied with 2 keys to secure your battery to your bike.
It is advisable to separate the keys as they cannot be replaced if lost.
Insert the key and unlock the battery enabling you to remove for security
or to charge away from the bike.
Once unlocked the battery is withdrawn from the frame to replace simply
reverse the procedure.

2. Battery operation

1. Switching ON/OFF is by way of a switch which lies under the bottom of

the battery
Remember to switch OFF when not in use as this may drain thebattery

2. Battery Charger

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Charging your Battery

1.

Plug your charger into the mains, the LED light will illuminate GREEN

2.

Connect the charger to the battery using the lead provided, the LED light on

3.

Once Fully charged the LED light on the charger switches back to GREEN

1.

Do not cover charger with any materialof substance that may restrict

airflow to the charger. The charger needs to ‘Breath’ to keep cool.

2.

Charging your battery each time you use it no matter how far the trip, will

prolong the life of the battery.

3.

DO NOT leave the battery discharged for long periods.

4.

Never open the charger or change settings on charger.

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Your Lithium Battery arrives partially charged.

Your Battery can be charged on or off your bike.

the charger will change to RED. This indicates it is charging.

indicting the battery is fully charged, and then goes off..

To full
t

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akes approx.2-3hours

Basic rules to follow when charging your battery

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Maintenance of your e.bike

1.

Wipe your bike over with a dry cloth, or neutral detergent.

2.

Use lubrication oil for metal parts. i.e. chain, axles.

3.

Wipe down Plastics, paint coated parts with a quality cloth.

4.

Increase the frequency of lubricating oil at wet or humid areas

Weekly Inspection

3 Month Inspection

We recommend after 3 months you complete a full service on your

bike to keep it in excellent working order. The simplest way is to take into
your local bike shop.
When stored and not in use remove the battery and store in a cool, dry
place, charging periodically as the battery will discharge over time of non
use. Failure to do this will result in the battery falling into a dormant state
rendering the battery unrepairable.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you do not feel that you can complete the maintenance of your bike, please
take it to your local bicycle workshop where they will be able to assist you.

General

( Recommend 30SAE lubricating oil)

It is recommended that after this period you should inspect your bike as
things will slacken off and need re-tightening.

Fig.6

It is ok to oil the front and rear axles
and chain . The Motor should not be
lubricated.

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Problem

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Contact Helpline.

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Charger not giving
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If unsure on any of these
points, or you fail to correct
the problem, please call the
helpline who will be able to
advise you.

Simple Troubleshooting

Please call our
Technical help line:

(weekdays 9am-5pm)

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Warranty

Subject to the following, Ideal World warrants that the goods
will correspond with their specification at the time of
purchase and will be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
Ideal World offers a 2 year warranty on the frame from any
problems relating to manufacturer workmanship or arising
from material defects including breakages or cracking caused
whilst riding ( other than rider misuse).
Ideal World offers 12 months warranty on the battery and
motor for any problems relating to manufacturers
workmanship or arising from material defects. The warranty
does not cover misuse or failure to follow the manufacturer’s
operational instructions correctly.
All other components are guaranteed for 1 year for problems
related to manufacturer workmanship or arising from
material defects with the exception of consumable
components for example brake blocks, pads, grips, tyres and
tubes.
Ideal World offers this warranty to the original purchaser of
the product. This warranty is not transferable to a third party.

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PLEASE NOTE:
Any figures quoted regarding battery performance or distances which can be
obtained per single charge are based on standard test conditions. Diverse terrain and
rider weight will of course produce varying results from those stated.

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Replacement Batteries & Chargers

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Replacement batteries and chargers are available to fit your bike and can be purchased

separately from Ideal World.

Should you ever need to remove or replace your pedals it is important
to know that left-hand pedal screws in ANTI-CLOCKWISE and the
right-hand pedal screws in CLOCKWISE.
Pedals are normally stamped on the ends of the axle of the pedal
as in the photo, L and R.

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Nation service Centre

ELIFE have teamed up with

to offer all Ideal World customers a
Nationwide Service for your e.bike.
If you live in Scotland or Cornwall or
anywhere in between and you want
the best electric bike service then
please contact us for more information.

Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Line 1. 02380 236 540

Line 2. 02380 224 344

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Please call our
Technical help line:

(weekdays 9am-5pm)

01702208187

(standard call rate charge applies)

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Thereare videotutorials onlineor onIdealWorld’s

websitedesigned to assist you if you need help.

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Ideal World

Please call our
Technical help line:

(weekdays 9am-5pm)

01702208187

(standard call rate charge applies)

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Newark Road,
Peterborough,
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